The Loose 5-Rib Braid Cable Pattern creates a beautiful braided texture with alternating right- and left-crossing stitches. This decorative knitting cable features five ribs and a distinctive woven appearance, making it an interesting stitch pattern to explore for your next knitting project.
The design uses 2/1/2P cable crossings separated by a purl stitch. Two right crossings are worked on the last set of braid stitches, followed by two left crossings on the first set.
This knitting cable pattern is excerpted from Cable Left, Cable Right by Judith Durant, courtesy of Storey Publishing. The accompanying photograph and knitting chart let you take a closer look at the stitch design.
Loose 5-Rib Braid Cable Knitting Pattern
Cable Pattern Details
- Technique: Cable knitting
- Design: Loose five-rib braid
- Cable crossings: 2/1/2P crossings separated by one purl stitch
- Pattern format: Knitting stitch chart
- Source: Cable Left, Cable Right by Judith Durant
Loose 5-Rib Braid Knitting Chart
Use the knitting chart above as a reference for the cable crossings and stitch placement.
Pattern credit: Excerpted from Cable Left, Cable Right © 2016 by Judith Durant. Photograph by Mars Vilaubi. Used with permission from Storey Publishing.
For corrections or questions about the original book pattern, contact Storey Publishing at corrections@storey.com or visit the publisher’s corrections page.
More Cable Knitting Patterns to Explore
This Loose 5-Rib Braid is one of four cable stitch patterns shared with permission from Storey Publishing. Explore the other three designs for more cable knitting inspiration:
- 4-Rib Symmetrical Pretzel Cable Pattern – A decorative cable design with a symmetrical pretzel-like appearance.
- No Cross Diamond Cable Pattern – Explore a diamond motif created without traditional cable crossings.
- Standard Rope Cables – A classic cable knitting design with a twisted rope appearance.
Looking for a project that puts cable knitting to use? Try my Free Cable Knit Blanket Pattern – Cables and Columns for a cozy project featuring beautiful cable texture.
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LOVE cables; that’s why I learned to knit!